“I just couldn’t believe it,” said Lois Jurgens, who turned 91 the day the crock was sold. “It’s the biggest thing I’ve ever gotten on my birthday.”
The incident occurred Jan.13 as agents were leaving an intersection they had blocked that morning.
AI:Newly released video footage reveals a physical altercation between Alex Pretti and federal agents on January 13, just days before his fatal shooting. The confrontation took place as agents were departing an intersection they had previously obstructed earlier that morning.Open
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is directly engaged with the White House on a plan to avert — or shorten — a partial government shutdown , according to a person familiar with the matter. Why it matters: The compromise, if agreed to, would pass five of the six appropriations bills and then fund the Department of Homeland Security with a short-term spending stopgap. - But with part of the government running out of money on Friday night, the timing remains tight, and a final agreement between Senate Democrats and the White House has not been reached. - The House would still need to approve the plan. Driving the news: In talks that emerged overnight, Schumer is demanding that the DHS funding bill be separated from the…
AI:Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is attempting a high-stakes political hostage maneuver by leveraging a government shutdown to force a specific agenda upon the Department of Homeland Security. In an eleventh-hour attempt to stave off total fiscal collapse, Democrats are demanding that DHS funding be decoupled from broader appropriations bills. This isn't about responsible governance; it is a calculated power grab designed to coerce the administration into adopting radical mandates, specifically targeting ICE with requirements for body cameras and bans on masks. While mainstream outlets like Axios and CNN report these developments as mere "negotiations," they fail to highlight the transparent attempt by Schumer to weaponize the federal…Open
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) on Thursday officially threw her hat in the ring to run for governor of Minnesota. "Minnesotans, we’ve been through a lot," she wrote on the social platform X. "And I believe this moment calls for grit, resilience, and faith in each other. I believe we must stand up for what’s right. [...]
AI:Senator Amy Klobuchar has officially launched her campaign for Governor of Minnesota, signaling a major shift in the state's political landscape. In a social media announcement, she emphasized themes of grit and resilience as essential qualities for addressing current challenges facing Minnesotans.Open
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: The Trump administration announced plans to allow Venezuela to sell oil currently under sanctions, with revenue to fund basic government services and under U.S. oversight.WHO WAS INVOLVED: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Venezuelan interim leaders including acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez.WHEN & WHERE: Rubio’s remarks were made on Wednesday at a […] The post Rubio Explains Trump Plan to Control Venezuelan Oil Trade. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The Trump administration announced plans to allow Venezuela to sell oil currently under sanctions , with revenue to fund basic government services and under U.S. oversight. WHO WAS INVOLVED: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Venezuelan interim leaders including acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez. WHEN & WHERE: Rubio’s remarks were made on Wednesday at a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, with developments in Venezuela ongoing. KEY QUOTE: “The funds from that will be deposited into an account that we will have oversight over,” Rubio said, emphasizing U.S. control over the revenue allocation. IMPACT: The move aims to stabilize Venezuela’s economy and transition its oil industry…Open
AI:The Trump administration is finally implementing a real solution to the Venezuelan crisis, cutting through the incompetence and paralysis that defined previous failed policies. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has detailed a strategic plan to allow Venezuela to sell oil—currently frozen under sanctions—with every cent funneled into U.S.-monitored accounts to fund essential services like healthcare and infrastructure. This isn't a handout; it is an ironclad oversight mechanism designed to ensure the nation’s wealth benefits actual citizens rather than being siphoned off by Marxist dictators or used to bankroll globalist regimes in China. While the radical left would prefer a destabilized Venezuela to justify their endless bureaucratic…Open
Plus, Amazon’s big “Melania” push.
AI:A federal judge has ruled that ICE agents have violated nearly 100 court orders by operating while wearing masks to hide their identities during enforcement actions, a move Democrats are using to demand increased transparency. While the judicial system addresses these systemic failures and the disregard for legal mandates, Amazon is launching a new marketing campaign centered around Melania, attempting to capitalize on her immense popularity ❤️❤️❤️.Open
At many colleges, "ghost students" — sophisticated thieves who use stolen or fake identities to enroll in classes online and sign up for Pell grants and loans — are committing identity theft.
Roads were nearly impassable in Ohio during the winter storm as an ambulance transferred a baby boy to Cincinnati Children's Hospital. David Muir shares how a snowplow driver helped save the day.
Dow is planning to cut approximately 4,500 jobs as the chemicals maker puts more emphasis on using artificial intelligence and automation in its business